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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Royal Oak city commission approves initial plans for Sheetz gas station
Amid discussions that have become contentious at times, the Royal Oak City Commission approved the next step for a Sheetz gas station in its Metro Detroit community. The decision came during Monday's commission meeting; but public comments on the topic did emerge during previous local commission meetings. Sheetz has announced plans for, and in some cases recently opened, several of its gas stations in Southeast Michigan. Earlier this year, Livonia City Council rejected a proposal from Sheetz, as did Farmington Hills Council, for their respective communities. The vote to move forward in Royal Oak, after a public hearing took place Monday, was unanimous. There is no word yet on when construction will start. "We're excited the Royal Oak City Commission has given initial approval for a new Sheetz store in their community. As a forward-thinking hub of innovation, family life, and economic vitality, Royal Oak represents exactly the kind of community where Sheetz thrives," Nick Ruffner, Public Affairs Manager, Sheetz said in a statement after the vote. "We look forward to continued engagement with city officials and residents as the approval process moves ahead, and we remain fully committed to being a trusted, involved neighbor in Royal Oak and throughout southeast Michigan." The proposal includes a brownfield redevelopment plan for 3200 West 14 Mile Road in the Oakland County community, in conjunction with a conditional zoning application for the same property. The gas station and convenience store project will include a car wash and drive-through restaurant. Some of those who opposed the plans were nearby homeowners and business owners, citing concerns such as overnight gas station hours. Before the meeting, Royal Oak Mayor Michael Fournier posted a statement on social media that urged residents to maintain decorum at the meetings, even if they disagree with those who are taking a turn speaking. He also reminded residents of a 3-minute limit for each person during public comment time out of "respect and fairness to everyone who wishes to speak."
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Wakefield Speedibake site to be taken over by car business
The site of an industrial bakery which was destroyed by fire is to be taken over by a car have given the go-ahead for Cars 2 Limited to store hundreds of vehicles at the former Speedibake factory, close to Wakefield city centre. The bakery closed permanently following a major blaze in February 2020 which engulfed much of the city centre in a dark cloud of British Foods ended all operations at the factory which was demolished after the incident. At the time, the company said: "The financial cost and time needed to undertake a full rebuild is simply too great."Wakefield Council has approved plans to allow up to 400 vehicles to be stored on the brownfield site, which will serve Hyundai, Seat, Nissan and Renault car showrooms located nearby, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. A statement submitted on behalf of the applicant said it would "bring back into use a currently vacant plot of land and will support the expansion, growth and productivity of an established business and employer within the Wakefield area".It added: "The storage of vehicles on this site, will ease congestion and enable further on site visitor/customer parking, and relocating the majority of the bulk vehicle delivery and collections to a more suitable singular location." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
